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régence style

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

régence style , transitional style in architecture and decoration originated in France during the regency (1715–23) of Philippe, duc d'Orléans. The most important practitioners of the régence were Gilles Marie Oppenord and Robert de Cotte. In this period, curved lines and many motifs such as shells, masques, and sinuous foliated scrolls were introduced. These innovations were subsequently developed in rococo design. The legs of furniture took bulging outlines and the corners of panels were curved. The use of gilt bronze was extended, and walnut, rosewood, and other woods largely replaced ebony in veneers.

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Regency style

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Regency style Style of art and architecture fashionable when the future George IV was Prince Regent (1811–20) and during his reign. A period of great variety, it generally denotes designs that are extremely elegant and refined.

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	Residential Property: Classic Regency style and luxury. Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 7/20/2001
	On the house: Regency style unveiled Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England); 11/30/2001
	On the house: Regency style unveiled. Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England); 11/30/2001